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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.84, 5,950.56 and 1,334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.84, 5,950.56 and 1,334.35 is: 2,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.84 : 5,950.56 = 1,334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.84/5,950.56 = 1,334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.84x = 5,950.56 × 1,334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.84x = 7,940,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940,134.67/3,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.63

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